Many of us don’t consciously think about it on a daily basis, but homeschooling is an action of hope. It is a stand we take, trusting that we are making the best educational choice for our children. ...
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Perhaps you are just starting your homeschool journey and aren't sure where to find paper-based curriculum, how to incorporate evaluations, or even how to make sure you let your child work at his or her own pace. Maybe you're currently homeschooling and just aren't happy with the path you are...
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Eventually, my years as a homeschool mom will come to an end. I would not want to come to that milestone and find that I’d homeschooled my kids but sacrificed my relationship with one or more of them in the process....
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Taking your child’s education in hand is frightening, and every homeschool mom worries if her child is progressing “normally.” Starting down the educational path with first children is especially intimidating because Mom has no experience with which to compare progress. ...
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If there is balance between the essentials and the extras but the schedule is so tightly packed that there is no room for flexibility, there remains a need...
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It is possible to meet all of the success markers in a school year while completely depleting yourself or your family. So, the last point of evaluation might be the biggest of all: did you enjoy the school year?...
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Determining local laws creates a foundation to build upon. From there, each family can keep records according to their personal preferences and their student's post-graduation plans....
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The high school years are a perfect time for reinforcing personal and time management. With this in mind, I created the High School Planner, a tool especially designed to help high schoolers develop the skills they need before graduating....
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An annual portfolio provides a great tangible way for you to observe growth, learning, and progress for yourself. You can compare work from the beginning and ending of a school year or compare from year to year....
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Sometimes parents can tell more about how well their children "got" a concept by having them teach it back or by working out a problem together. Togetherness reveals things a right or wrong answer never could....
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